Based on a 1980's cartoon series, Transformers is a true modern day
remake that features state of the art special effects and a story
that is actually quite interesting. My only complaint is Shia
LaBeouf whom Hollywood appears to love at the moment. Written by
Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman (Mission Impossible III) and directed
by Michael Bay (The Rock), Transformers actually had a $150 million
budget which was worth every penny and seeing my childhood cartoons
on the big screen in a live action movie is truly a sight to see.

The story revolves around the Autobots and the Decepticons, the
allies and axis (respectively) in a long-running battle for the All
Spark, a device that can transform just about any object into a
robot. The Autobots want to ensure the Decepticons do not acquire
control of it to take over the universe, even though many of the
Decepticons might not realize their leader Megatron destroyed their
home planet Cybertron in an attempt to acquire it.

Yet the All Spark arrives on Earth and it's discovered by Archibald
Witwicky. A century later, his great-grandson Sam (Shia LaBeouf who
was great in Disturbia but really bad in Eagle Eye), unaware of his
family's discovery, is desperately trying to sell some of his past
in order to get money for a car and win the attention of Mikaela
played by the gorgeous Megan Fox.

A
separate storyline that runs along with the movie is when a UFO of
sorts attacks a U.S. Army base in Qatar, and a small group of
soldiers was able to survive. In learning more about the attack, a
computer analyst with a pierced nose named Maggie (Rachael Taylor,
Bottle Shock) thinks she might be onto just how the attack
transpired, and perhaps gain some information about the attackers to
some degree.

Without spoiling the story anymore, Sam befriends one of the
Autobots as is drawn into this robotic war, obviously saving the
world and getting the beautiful girl. Even so, the ride is a true
rollercoaster ride that will have you on the edge of your chair but
best of all, this movie can be watched again and again, it's just
that entertaining.

The video quality of Transformers is glorious and the attention to
detail is amazing and at times, it actually looks like you are part
of the movie. Extremely sharp picture quality, brilliant colours
makes this one of the most impressive Blu-ray movies to date. Match
that with a TrueHD soundtrack and you need to listen to this movie
loud!

To
compliment the enjoyable movie, it features a plethora of special
features from engaging commentary by Director Michael Bay to some
high definition HD featurettes regarding the history of the
Transformers universe and how the movie was made.

How can you sum this movie up? Obviously the target is for male
viewers of ALL ages due to the giant robots and stunning female lead
played by Megan Fox, however even if you are not a fan of the genre,
one cannot help but be impressed at how good this movie was put
together that originally started as a cartoon series. Another one
for the collection!